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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.29, 284.54 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.29, 284.54 and 139.92 is: 192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.29 : 284.54 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.29/284.54 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.29x = 284.54 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.29x = 39,812.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,812.14/206.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.99

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